Beverly J. Thureen of East Grand Forks, MN, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista in East Grand Forks on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her children.

Beverly Jane Fladland was born on November 25, 1932 in Grand Forks, ND to Marvin and Agnes (Bushee) Fladland. She grew up in Grand Forks and rural Alvarado. She graduated from Alvarado High School in 1950. After graduation, she worked for John P. Bushee Potato Company. On September 21, 1952, she married Orris Thureen at the Grand Marais Norwegian Lutheran Church outside of East Grand Forks. They made their home on a farm located eight miles northeast of East Grand Forks and were blessed with three children.

Beverly was active in her faith family at Bethany Lutheran Church. She was involved with the senior choir, children's cherub choir, Sunday school, vacation bible school, women's circle, bible studies, and the quilting group. She was the congregation's first female council president and served as the wedding coordinator for nineteen years. Beverly was also involved in the Mrs. Jaycees and the Lionesses.

In addition to being a homemaker and helping on the farm, Beverly had many other work experiences throughout her life. While raising a family, she also worked part-time retail sales positions at Norby's, Frenchie's Jewelry, and Olson Drug. Later in her life, she worked in numerous office administrative positions at Bergstrom Electric, Frito Lay, Paul Sproule Farms, Valley Airspray and Thompson Bean Company.

Beverly is survived by children Scott (Alana) Thureen of Lakeville, MN, Diane Thureen of East Grand Forks, MN, Dean (Jenny) Thureen of Avondale, PA; sister Judy (Don) Staff-Perreault of Crookston, MN; brother Jack Fladland of East Grand Forks; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Orris in 2018, parents, Marvin and Agnes Fladland; stepmother Adeline Fladland; siblings Robert Fladland, Karen Patton, Sandra Hankenson, Maxine Evanson; and daughter-in-law Sheri (Wunch) Thureen.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 10321 MN Hwy 220 N., East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the Memorial Service, also at the Church on Saturday.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Bev will be laid to rest at Bethany South Cemetery on Saturday.